Business
Blanca Castro appointed new executive director at IWCA
With over 16 years of experience in the coffee sector, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role at the International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA).
Pack Expo Las Vegas Preview: Expecting Innovation
Touting the theme ‘Expect Innovation’, Pack Expo Las Vegas is set to take place 11-13 September at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Robusta prices hit near record highs in August
The International Coffee Organization reports that Arabica-Robusta price movements recouple in August — Robustas remain at near record highs.
Coffee, cascara and tennis…
Lavazza hosts a master class on cascara at an event during the US Open, explaining the benefits of the coffee by-product and presenting several cascara-based beverages.
Nestlé and Starbucks celebrate five years of their Global Coffee Alliance
The alliance combines the strength and affinity of the Starbucks brand and the company’s coffee expertise with Nestlé’s proprietary coffee platforms, manufacturing know-how and market reach.
TikToker, David Suh, to open LA tea house in October
TikTok’s David Suh will set to open Urban Oasis late-night tea house in LA, with a menu that features a tea-sommelier-curated selection of tea, mocktails, and small bites.
Best of Panama competition and auction sets new lot record
This year’s Best of Panama competition represented an opportunity for local estates to promote the quality of their harvests. This competition is overseen and judged by national and international experts in the specialty coffee industry.
Fake cake: the business of counterfeit pu’er teas
Known for their exquisite character, authentic pu’er teas can be pricey, leading to the emergence of counterfeit pu’ers. While counterfeit pu’ers is a lucrative and detrimental business in China, the impact globally is not clear. By J.W. Kaler
The ICO and ILO mark International Coffee Day by promoting workers’ rights
On this year’s International Coffee Day (ICD) – 1 October 2023 – the ICO and ILO are launching campaign around the theme “promoting the right to a safe and healthy working environment in the coffee supply chain.”
Pumpkin season arrives at Dunkin’
Dunkin’s pumpkin line-up has returned for the 2023 autumn season. Guests can now purchase the Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte, Nutty Pumpkin Coffee and Pumpkin bakery line-up.
Lavazza continues its US Open sponsorship
Italian coffee company Lavazza has returned as the official coffee sponsor for the 2023 US Open, which began 22 August, and continues through to 10 September.
Pumpkin spice and everything nice…
With the pumpkin spice latte – aka PSL – turning 20 this year, we look back at the origin of the limited edition autumn offering that has become an iconic beverage.
Bad Ass Coffee ranked among 2023 Inc 5000
The Hawaiian coffee franchise has ranked no.1066 on the 2023 Inc 5000, after achieving strong growth this year.
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice reveals South Asia expansion plans
Boba tea brand, CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice, has unveiled plans to expand its footprint in South Asia, as global demand for the East Asian refreshment grows worldwide.